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Making Sure Your Lab Reports Are Easy to Understand

         A portion of clinical error results from the misinterpretation of laboratory data. Powsner et al reported that surgeons misunderstood 30% of pathology reports.
       Whether one communicates test results electronically, by fax, or on paper, one should periodically review the content and layout of the reports to make sure they are as useful as possible. Are the clinicians and caregivers who receive the reports getting the information they need to treat the patient? Is the information clear, accurate, and laid out in such a way that the readers don’t have to struggle to comprehend the data?

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Very practical post.I like it.

It is very important that a report is clear and easily understood. Good article, well done!!

It is very important that a report is clear and easily understood. Good article, well done!!